World Renewable Energy Congress / Network (WREC/WREN)

• Device hydrodynamics, structural integrityand environmental analysis.• Environmental impact assessment andStandards.• Balance of system - power take-off, sensorsand control; grid integration.• Legislation, policy instruments, financeand markets.• Socio-economic assessment, educationand training.1. Prof AbuBakr S Bahaj (Universityof Southampton) – Chair2. Prof. Antonio Sarmento (WaveEnergy Centre - Portugal)3. Dr Chris Retzler (Ocean PowerDelivery)4. Dr Cameron Johnstone (Universityof Strathclyde)5. Dr William Batten (University ofSouthampton)6. Dr. Andrew Grant (University ofStrathclyde )Electrical Network Integration1. Dr. Graham Ault (University ofStrathclyde)2. Dr. Gary Connor (University ofStrathclyde)Photovoltaic Technology• Solar cell technology• BOS components• PV manufacture, testing and certification• Stand-alone systems• PV for rural development• PV in the built environment• Utility and grid connection issues• Markets and commercialisation• Financing schemes• National Programme1. Dr Larry Kazmerski – Chair2. Dr Muafaq Al-Jassim – Co-Chair3. Dr Francesca Ferrazza4. Dr Antonia Sonia A C DINIZ5. Prof Nicola M. Pearsall6. Prof Martin A Green7. Prof Kosuke KUROKAWA8. Dr Fuad AbulfotuhPolicies Issues• Why is renewable energy deploymentproceeding so slowly at the globallevel?• Which policy initiatives or measuresare proving successful, where andwhy?• Which policy initiatives or measuresare proving unsuccessful, where andwhy?• What are the principal challenges forrapid renewable energy deploymentand use?• How best can individuals, communities,and business corporations be engagedin accelerated renewable energyinvestment and use?• What benefits do the various forms ofrenewable energy offer?• What are the technical potentials of thevarious forms of renewable energy, thepractical constraints, and the realisticlong-term targets?1. Michael Jefferson – Chair2. Dr. Barbara C. Farhar3. Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes4. Professor Thomas JohanssonSolar Materials Topics• Thin Films and Surface Coatings• Deposition processes• Spectrally Selective Materials• Measurement techniques for opticalproperties• Optical Modelling• Performance Assessment, durabilityand reliability assessment• Optical properties database developments;selection criteria, impact assessmentExamples of Important Spectrally SelectiveMaterials and Applications• Glass and glazing products– Low emittance coatings– Solar gain control coatings– Smart windows, e.g. electrochromics– Transparent insulation and vacuumwindows